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6 • ResolutionsCity of Athens (Henderson County)
Resolution ratifying a property tax revenue increase for Fiscal Year 2027. –
Presented in: City of Athens City Council - September 14, 2026 on 2026-09-14
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 2.1/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (5 - 0)
“Motion on Resolution ratifying a property tax revenue increase for Fiscal Year 2027. –”
AS
Aaron Smith
Mayor
YES
KL
Katha Lawyer
Councilmember, Place 1
YES
BP
Bill Priestley
Councilmember, Place 2
YES
SF
SyTanna Freeman
Councilmember, Place 3
YES
BB
Bryan Barker
Councilmember, Place 4
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Resolution ratifying a property tax revenue increase for Fiscal Year 2027. –
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.1/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).